Manager of Procurement

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  • Windsor, ON
  • 60.000 $ par an
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 3 jours
Join the YMCA Team!Be the Spark! Join our professional and passionate team and be the spark that ignites the potential in others.Our culture is of paramount importance to us. We formally measure employee engagement annually to ensure our employees are having an excellent employment experience. Our current level of engagement is 80%, compared to some Canadian employer statistics of 69%.YMCA of Southwestern Ontario was founded in 1856 and has over 200 locations from Goderich to Point Pelee, and Windsor to Woodstock. We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions. We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, and youth programs. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates one overnight camps on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka. We also have 13 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario.Why The Y?At the Y, our people are central to delivering our mission. We are committed to the development of healthy communities and welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.We provide valuable training and development opportunities to help our team members grow professionally and personally.We look for the following qualities in all of our employees and volunteers:
  • Demonstrates our Core Values; Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility and Inclusivity
  • Fun, Enthusiastic & Friendly Individuals
  • Hardworking and Dependable
  • Positive Role Model
  • Team Player
  • Professionalism
  • Enjoy working in a Social Environment
  • Ability to effectively communicate with Employees & Members
Employees and volunteers of YMCA of Southwestern Ontario are ambassadors for the Y both on and off the job. We rely on them to help share our mission and increase awareness of the positive impact the Y can have on the lives of people in their communities. Particularly how we are helping to create healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment. Police Record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment.Position: Manager of ProcurementLocation: WindsorStart Date: May 18, 2026Salary: $60,000 annuallyAs part of your total compensation:
  • Receive a complimentary YMCA personal membership to our Health & Fitness facilities, and discounts on YMCA child care and camp programs
  • Access vacation entitlement in accordance with the employment standards regulations, and up to 12 paid personal days annually
  • Benefits package and Pension, applicable with position/contract length
  • Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed
  • Complimentary access to wellness and counselling services
  • Contribute to real, meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth
The Manager of Procurement is responsible for establishing and leading a centralized procurement function across the Association. This role develops procurement policies, tools, strategies and frameworks while acting as a trusted advisor to staff across all program areas.The Manager ensures that procurement processes are ethical, efficient, compliant, service-oriented, and designed to achieve value for money for the Association, enabling leaders to focus on program delivery while achieving cost savings, vendor consistency, streamlined administrative effort and operational excellence.In this role, you will:
  • Develop and implement an Association-wide procurement policy and procedures to instill an ethical, value-for-money purchasing philosophy across the Association
  • Ensure alignment with funding, regulatory, and risk management requirements
  • Act as a trusted advisor to staff across all departments making purchasing decisions
  • Provide guidance on sourcing strategies, vendor selection & procurement approaches
  • Support competitive procurement processes for goods and services
  • Establish and manage preferred vendor lists and supplier agreements
  • Lead vendor negotiations and contract development
  • Identify opportunities to consolidate buying and leverage organizational buying power
  • Develop practical procurement solutions tailored to program needs that address pain points, inefficiencies, and duplication
  • Identify and deliver cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities
  • Track and report on procurement activity, vendor performance and savings achieved
  • Develop spend visibility tools to inform decision making
  • Advise on internal controls around purchasing at the functional level and Association wide
Education & Skills Qualifications:
  • 3-5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, contract/vendor management
  • Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain or related field is preferred
  • Experience in nonprofit, public sector and/or multi-site organizations is an asset
  • Proficiency in Microsoft suite of applications.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Current and acceptable Criminal Record Check is a condition of employment for all staff and volunteers.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.NOTE: The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our members/participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.Candidates, please be advised that our recruitment process incorporates AI technology for initial application screening. This assists us in efficiently assessing qualifications. Rest assured, our recruiters will additionally review resumes to ensure a fair and accurate assessment is completed.

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